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Launch of Ashaninka Environmental Services Protocol in Acre, Brazil

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Launch of Ashaninka Environmental Services Protocol in Acre, Brazil

April 08, 2016

Marechal Taumaturgo, BrazilIorenka Atame Center

Forest Trends' Communities Initiative is excited to announce the launch of the Environmental Services Protocol of the Ashaninka People from the Kampa land of the Amônea River. The launch event will take place at the Iorenka Atame Center in Marechal Taumaturgo-Acre on April 8th at 16:00 ACT.

With this protocol, the Ashaninka reaffirm their role as guardians of the forest and as crucial stewards of environmental services. The document also establishes guidelines for making environmental decisions with new partners that have an impact beyond their territory.

Community protocols were recognized as legal instruments by Law No. 13,123, of May 20, 2015, known in Brazil as the "Biodiversity Law."

Iorenka Atame Center

Marechal Taumaturgo-Acre

08 April, 2016 | 4:00 PM ACT / 5:00 PM EDT

The launch of the Ashaninka Environmental Services Protocol concludes a week of Communities Initiative activities in the state of Acre from April 3 to 8. The week brings together three peoples: the Suruí, Yawanawa, and Ashaninka. Planned activities include bringing together women artisans to reflect on their role in society, a discussion about agroforestry techniques with young people and adults, and cultural exchanges between the three communities.